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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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